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title: "Provision of food waste reprocessing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a9d7"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-01"
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# Provision of food waste reprocessing

Buyer: EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a9d7

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## Summary

East Lothian Council is conducting a tender process under the title "Provision of food waste reprocessing." This lies within the industry category of refuse and waste related services, as indicated by the CPV code 90500000. The procurement is in the tender stage and is open to businesses with relevant qualifications and experience in service provision. The scope involves the treatment of approximately 70 tonnes of organic waste per week, delivered by East Lothian Council to the provider's treatment facility in the region of UKM73. The procurement follows an open procedure, with key deadlines including a bid submission deadline of 1st July 2026, aligned with the award and bid opening dates. Community benefits are integral to the contract, activating once spending with the Council reaches GBP 50,000 annually.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in waste management and environmental services, particularly those certified to BSI PAS 100/110 standards. Ideal candidates are firms with strong financial standing, relevant licences such as a valid SEPA permit, and comprehensive environmental management credentials, as per UKAS or equivalent standards. There is an emphasis on delivering community benefits and maintaining robust health, safety, and business continuity policies. This contract offers long-term growth potential through a clearly defined 1800-day contract period without renewal options, providing a stable demand for waste treatment services in the East Lothian region.

## Notice

East Lothian Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Service Provider to provide capacity at a facility for the receipt and treatment to a standard which is deemed BSI PAS 100/110 compliant of separately collected food waste. Please note that the organic waste will be delivered by the Council to the Service Provider's nominated Treatment Facility or Reception Point using Council-operated vehicles.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

East Lothian Council has a requirement to transfer for the treatment and recovery of approximately 70 tonnes of Organic Waste per week. This tonnage is indicative only and may vary over the duration of the Contract. No guarantee is given or implied as to the actual quantities of Organic Waste that may be delivered. Organic Waste will be delivered by the Council to the Service Provider's nominated Treatment Facility or Reception Point using Council-operated vehicles.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051182-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH41 3HA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | East Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Haddington and Lammermuir |
| Westminster constituency | Lothian East |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 77120000 - Composting services
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2026 at 08:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051182-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832163
- https://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00181
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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